News and Notices

Instagram…singing on the train?

Emma and Antony were on a tube back from London on Monday night when they saw this warning sticker.

They couldn’t help feeling like the poster looked more like an advert for a musical!

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Parking Update

A reminder that from Sunday 1st September new parking regulations are in force at the Cherry Orchard.

All students will need to enter their number plates in the tablet to validate their parking when they arrive, as there is only 30 minutes of free parking otherwise.

Parking will still be free for all Learn To Dance students.

Beginner Jive Course

There will be a beginner Jive course (triple-step not Rock and Roll) starting from Sunday 8th September at 6pm.

The four week course costs £35pp and is available to book now.

To reserve a space for another person please visit the Full Booking System.

Quickstep Course

We will have a 6-week Quickstep course starting from Monday 9th September.

The course will start with a focus on the basics, and improving your technique, before moving on to a variety of figures for navigating the floor.

The course costs £50pp and is available to book now. To reserve a space for another person please visit the Full Booking System.

Foxtrot American Smooth Course

We will be continuing with the theme of American Smooth in September, this time focusing on the Foxtrot.

With this course we will show you a number of moves and figures that you can introduce into your regular Foxtrot (or entirely in place of) to get around the floor with some added pizazz!

The 6-week course costs £50pp and is available to book now. To reserve a space for another person please visit the Full Booking System.

You do not need to have attended the previous American Smooth courses.

Glastonbury Dance Break

Next year’s Glastonbury Dance Break will take place from Friday 7th – Sunday 9th March 2025.

This break will focus on Viennese Waltz, and the theme of the Saturday night will be ‘Viennese Ball’.

The break costs £225pp but you can save £15pp if you book and pay in full by 30th November 2024.

All solo rooms are now fully booked and we’re already over 30% booked for all places!

To reserve a space for another person please use the Full Booking System.

Read more…

Like What We Do?

Thank you to those that have been able to leave a review this week, we’re almost a 5th of the way to our target of 100 reviews!

Being highly ranked on Google Maps really helps us be found when people are searching for dance classes online, so we’d appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave one.

We’d really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to click this link, visit our Google page, and leave us a review (5* not compulsory but appreciated )

Upcoming

Dance Workshops

• Sunday 8th September – Start of Beginner Jive course
• Monday 9th September – Start of Quickstep course
• Wednesday 11th September – Start of Foxtrot American Smooth course

Social Events

• Every Monday & Friday – Weekly Tea Dance
• Friday 4th October – Bournemouth Dance Weekend
• Friday 25th October – Halloween Social
• Friday 8th November – Winter Dinner & Dance
• Friday 6th December – Christmas Social
• Sunday 15th December – Christmas Afternoon Tea
• Friday 31st January 2025 – Ceilidh Night
• Thursday 13th February 2025 – Viennese Ball Weekend in Austria
• Friday 7th March 2025 – Glastonbury Dance Break

Downloads

Download our most recent schedules

• Dates for your Diary – updated 24/08/2024
• Schedule of Dances – updated 02/08/2024
• Class Timetable (Landscape) – updated 22/08/2024
• Class Timetable (list) – updated 22/08/2024

Latest Videos

Missed this week’s videos? Check them out below:

Rumba Action

A Little Reminder

Crazy Little Thing Called Jive

We hope you enjoy these little peeks into lessons and classes, and look forward to seeing you soon.

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News and Notices

Instagram…cork in the act

This week we received a free promo sample of a notebook/pen combo…however we’re completely confused by the design choice of a strip of cork down the edge.

Let us know if you have any clue whether there’s a practical reason for the cork, or whether it’s just a style choice that we can’t fathom?

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Beginner Jive Course

There will be a beginner Jive course (triple-step not Rock and Roll) starting from Sunday 8th September at 6pm.

The four week course costs £35pp and is available to book now.

To reserve a space for another person please visit the Full Booking System.

Quickstep Course

We will have a 6-week Quickstep course starting from Monday 9th September.

The course will start with a focus on the basics, and improving your technique, before moving on to a variety of figures for navigating the floor.

The course costs £50pp and is available to book now. To reserve a space for another person please visit the Full Booking System.

Foxtrot American Smooth Course

We will be continuing with the theme of American Smooth in September, this time focusing on the Foxtrot.

With this course we will show you a number of moves and figures that you can introduce into your regular Foxtrot (or entirely in place of) to get around the floor with some added pizazz!

The 6-week course costs £50pp and is available to book now. To reserve a space for another person please visit the Full Booking System.

You do not need to have attended the previous American Smooth courses.

Glastonbury Dance Break

Next year’s Glastonbury Dance Break will take place from Friday 7th – Sunday 9th March 2025.

This break will focus on Viennese Waltz, and the theme of the Saturday night will be ‘Viennese Ball’.

The break costs £225pp but you can save £15pp if you book and pay in full by 30th November 2024.

All solo rooms are now fully booked and we’re already over 30% booked for all places!

To reserve a space for another person please use the Full Booking System.

Read more…

Like What We Do?

Thank you to those that have been able to leave a review this week, we’re almost a 5th of the way to our target of 100 reviews!

Being highly ranked on Google Maps really helps us be found when people are searching for dance classes online, so we’d appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave one.

We’d really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to click this link, visit our Google page, and leave us a review (5* not compulsory but appreciated )

Upcoming

Dance Workshops

• Sunday 8th September – Start of Beginner Jive course
• Monday 9th September – Start of Quickstep course
• Wednesday 11th September – Start of Foxtrot American Smooth course

Social Events

• Every Monday & Friday – Weekly Tea Dance
• Friday 4th October – Bournemouth Dance Weekend
• Friday 25th October – Halloween Social
• Friday 8th November – Winter Dinner & Dance
• Friday 6th December – Christmas Social
• Sunday 15th December – Christmas Afternoon Tea
• Friday 31st January 2025 – Ceilidh Night
• Thursday 13th February 2025 – Viennese Ball Weekend in Austria
• Friday 7th March 2025 – Glastonbury Dance Break

Downloads

Download our most recent schedules

• Dates for your Diary – updated 02/08/2024
• Schedule of Dances – updated 02/08/2024
• Class Timetable (Landscape) – updated 21/04/2024
• Class Timetable (list) – updated 26/04/2024

Latest Videos

Missed this week’s videos? Check them out below:

Bachata Party

Improver Foxtrot Practice

We hope you enjoy these little peeks into lessons and classes, and look forward to seeing you soon.

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Course Details:

• Start Date: Sunday 21st July
• Time: 6 PM
• Duration: 4 Weeks
• Location: Learn To Dance, Cherry Orchard Pavilion, Britwell Road, Burnham, SL1 8DL
• Cost: £35 per person

Salsa is a lively dance that originated in Cuba and is known for its upbeat music and festive spirit. Our four-week course is perfect for beginners, offering step-by-step instruction to get you started with the basic moves and techniques. Each session is crafted to help you gain confidence and fluency in your dance steps.

No Partner? No Problem!

You don’t need to bring a partner to our classes. Learn To Dance prides itself on its inclusive atmosphere, where everyone can find a partner to dance with. It’s a fantastic way to meet new friends and become part of a community that shares your enthusiasm for dance.

Those that come with a partner, however, are not required to switch partners (unless they want to).

Why Learn Salsa?

Dancing Salsa is not only an enjoyable way to spend your evenings but also a great exercise to enhance your fitness levels. It improves flexibility, stamina, and overall cardiovascular health. Plus, the social nature of Salsa dancing is perfect for those looking to expand their social circle while engaging in a fun activity.

Secure Your Spot Today!

Our Beginner Salsa course is likely to be popular and spaces fill up quickly. Secure your spot by registering early. You can sign up using the option below, by visiting our dance studio at Cherry Orchard Pavilion or by calling us for more information. Let the rhythm take you over in our Beginner Salsa course!

(to reserve a space for another person visit the full booking system)

Join us at Learn To Dance for an experience that combines fun, fitness, and festivity. Bring your energy and your enthusiasm, and leave with a new set of dance skills at our Beginner Salsa course. We look forward to dancing with you!

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It’s always great to see the effort our students go to and it really helps lift the festivities in the evening.

You can see photos from our 2023 Bournemouth Dance Break below. Don’t forget our 2024 Quickstep & Jive dance weekend in Bournemouth is available to book now. This year’s theme will be ‘Guys and Molls’.

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News and Notices

Instagram…Glastonbury get-up

We had a great night last night on our Glastonbury Dance Break, with everyone bringing lots of colour to our ‘Bollywood’ themed evening.

Morning recap workshops to come shortly, and maybe a little extra thrown in!

Don’t forget our Bournemouth Dance Break is now available to book.

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No Classes Sunday 10th March

The school will be closed on Sunday 10th March due to our Glastonbury Dance Weekend

Silent Social CANCELLED

Unfortunately tickets sales have not been as good as we were hoping for the planned Silent Social. We have therefore made the difficult decision to cancel the event.

Those who purchased tickets have been given the option of refunds, or donating some/all of the ticket price to Comic Relief.

If anyone one else would like to donate please visit our JustGiving page.

Good Friday Afternoon Tea

Our Good Friday Afternoon Tea falls on Friday 29th March 2024 this year.

Places cost £27.50pp for this popular Easter-themed event (including ‘Hot Cross’ Scones!)

We’re already 50% booked!!!

Bookings close on Friday 22nd March. Read More

Beginner Waltz Course

We are going to trial reintroducing courses for complete beginners, so they can focus on a single dance over a few weeks.

The courses will take place on Sundays at 6pm, starting with Waltz from Sunday 7th April. This first course will be 5 weeks and costs £42pp. Read more…

Kristina Rihanoff Workshop Day

We are thrilled to announce our next Guest Instructor will be another Strictly legend, Kristina Rihanoff.

She will be visiting us on Sunday 19th May from 2pm-6pm.

Kristina will be taking us through workshops in Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba and Jive.

Sessions will cost £25pp, £42.50 for two workshops, £57.50 for three or £70 for all four workshops.

Limited spaces available and these workshops sell out quickly. In fact we’re already a third booked since last week!

Bournemouth Dance Weekend

Our Bournemouth Dance Weekend will take place at The Queens Hotel & Spa this year from Friday 4th-Sunday 6th October.

As well as DB&B our students will also have access to their indoor pool and jacuzzi, as well as discounted spa treatments.

This year’s break will be Quickstep & Jive with a ‘Guys & Molls’ theme to the Saturday night.

The cost will be £315pp, with a £70 single person supplement. You can save £15pp if you book and pay in full before 30th April.

Photos of the Queen’s Hotel & Spa

Upcoming

Dance Workshops

• Sunday 7th April – Beginner Waltz Course

Social Events

• Every Monday & Friday – Weekly Tea Dance
• Friday 29th March – Good Friday Afternoon Tea

Downloads

Download our most recent schedules (as at 10/03/2024)

• Dates for your Diary
• Schedule of Dances
• Class Timetable (Landscape)
• Class Timetable (list)
• FitSteps Dance Fitness
• Weekly Tea Dances

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News and Notices

Instagram…Smooth lines

Four years on and we’re still getting use out of the ‘dots’ we bought to form our original social distancing markers.

This week it was helping our Intermediate and Advanced classes understand the direction of travel for an American Smooth move known as the Progressive Runs Forward.

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No Classes Sunday 10th March

The school will be closed on Sunday 10th March due to our Glastonbury Dance Weekend

Silent Social CANCELLED

Unfortunately tickets sales have not been as good as we were hoping for the planned Silent Social. We have therefore made the difficult decision to cancel the event.

Those who purchased tickets have been given the option of refunds, or donating some/all of the ticket price to Comic Relief.

If anyone one else would like to donate please visit our JustGiving page.

Good Friday Afternoon Tea

Our Good Friday Afternoon Tea falls on Friday 29th March 2024 this year.

Places cost £27.50pp for this popular Easter-themed event (including ‘Hot Cross’ Scones!)

We’re already almost 50% booked!!!

Bookings close on Friday 22nd March. Read More

Beginner Waltz Course

We are going to trial reintroducing courses for complete beginners, so they can focus on a single dance over a few weeks.

The courses will take place on Sundays at 6pm, starting with Waltz from Sunday 7th April. This first course will be 5 weeks and costs £42pp. Read more…

Kristina Rihanoff Workshop Day

We are thrilled to announce our next Guest Instructor will be another Strictly legend, Kristina Rihanoff.

She will be visiting us on Sunday 19th May from 2pm-6pm.

Kristina will be taking us through workshops in Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba and Jive.

Sessions will cost £25pp, £42.50 for two workshops, £57.50 for three or £70 for all four workshops.

Limited spaces available and these workshops sell out quickly.

Bournemouth Dance Weekend

Our Bournemouth Dance Weekend will take place at The Queens Hotel & Spa this year from Friday 4th-Sunday 6th October.

As well as DB&B our students will also have access to their indoor pool and jacuzzi, as well as discounted spa treatments.

This year’s break will be Quickstep & Jive with a ‘Guys & Molls’ theme to the Saturday night.

The cost will be £315pp, with a £70 single person supplement. You can save £15pp if you book and pay in full before 30th April.

Photos of the Queen’s Hotel & Spa

Upcoming

Dance Workshops

• Sunday 7th April – Beginner Waltz Course

Social Events

• Every Monday & Friday – Weekly Tea Dance
• Friday 8th-Sunday 10th March – Glastonbury Cha Cha Weekend
• Friday 29th March – Good Friday Afternoon Tea

Downloads

Download our most recent schedules (as at 02/03/2024)

• Dates for your Diary
• Schedule of Dances
• Class Timetable (Landscape)
• Class Timetable (list)
• FitSteps Dance Fitness
• Weekly Tea Dances

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News and Notices

Instagram…the OTHER left foot!

After getting dressed on Friday morning I looked down…a decision needed to be made…

To change them would suggest I couldn’t get through a day knowing I had my socks on the ‘wrong’ feet…luckily I survived with barely a second thought!

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Can You Help?

We are on the lookout for cake stands, ideally 2 or 3 tier, for our Christmas Afternoon Tea.

If you happen to see any in charity shops, or have ones you no longer require, please let us know.

Christmas Events SOLD OUT

Our Christmas events are now fully booked!

You are able to sign up to the waiting lists should we have any last-minute cancellations.

Glastonbury Dance Break

Our 2024 Glastonbury Dance Weekend will be covering Cha Cha Cha, with a Bollywood theme to the Saturday night.

Places cost £215pp and you can save £15pp if you book and pay in full before the end of November.

We only have 3 solo rooms remaining and the entire break is already over 40% booked!

Upcoming

Dance Workshops

• no workshops this month

Social Events

• Every Monday & Friday – Weekly Tea Dance
• Friday 8th December – Christmas Party
• Sunday 17th December – Christmas Afternoon Tea

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News and Notices

Instagram…let’s get Creative

Friday morning saw Antony visiting Creative Academy in Slough to help some of their Year 3 degree students incorporate elements of Viennese Waltz into a filming project.

Along with teaching them the basics steps and techniques of the dance, he also helped them with ideas on choreography.

We look forward to seeing the results after they film it next Friday.

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Argentine Stroll Sequence Workshop

On Sunday our Sequence & Social workshop will be looking at the Argentine Stroll.

Normally we teach a sequence dance in 30-45minutes, and then the rest of the session is for socialising and practice.

However this is one of the trickiest sequence dances and will likely take most of the 2 hours to go through!

The session costs £15pp and runs from 1.30pm-3.30pm

Can You Help?

We are on the lookout for cake stands, ideally 2 or 3 tier, for our Christmas Afternoon Tea.

If you happen to see any in charity shops, or have ones you no longer require, please let us know.

Christmas Social

Our Christmas Party is now fully booked!

For those attending, it’s not compulsory, but a Winter Wonderland theme to colours/outfits always appreciated.

We look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks time.

Christmas Afternoon Tea

Sunday 17th December will be our Christmas Afternoon Tea from 1pm-4pm.

Places cost £25pp and include a full afternoon tea and unlimited tea/coffee (during the afternoon tea).

The theme for this one is Christmas Jumpers, but again don’t feel obliged!

Due to demand we were able to squeeze in one more table, but we only have 4 final places left!!!

Glastonbury Dance Break

Our 2024 Glastonbury Dance Weekend will be covering Cha Cha Cha, with a Bollywood theme to the Saturday night.

Places cost £215pp and you can save £15pp if you book and pay in full before the end of November.

We only have 3 solo rooms remaining and the entire break is already over 33% booked!

Upcoming

Dance Workshops

• Sunday 26th November – Argentine Stroll Sequence

Social Events

• Every Monday & Friday – Weekly Tea Dance
• Friday 8th December – Christmas Party
• Sunday 17th December – Christmas Afternoon Tea

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News and Notices

Instagram…when practice goes wrong

Let this be a lesson to you all, when practicing at home make sure you check your surroundings!

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Salsa Course

Our Salsa course started last Monday but you are welcome to join from this Monday. This will be the last chance to join this initial course, there may be opportunities to join at an extension.

Sally-Ann Cha Cha Sequence & Social

Our next Sequence & Social workshop will be the Sally-Ann Cha Cha on Sunday 24th September.

Normally we spend 30-45mins teaching that month’s sequence dance, and then the rest of the session is dedicated to Ballroom, Latin & Sequence practice.

Halloween Social

Friday 27th October will be our Halloween Social. Dressing up is not compulsory, but greatly appreciated.

The social will run from 7.30pm-10pm and costs £8pp.

Winter Dinner & Dance

Come along for a winter dinner and dance at our Cherry Orchard Studio on Friday 3rd November. Bubbly reception, a two course meal, followed by dancing.

£37.50 per person, deadline for booking 27th October.

You can choose from Roast Beef Sirloin, Supreme of Salt Cod or a Vegetarian Garden Pie for your main. Dessert will be a Raspberry Cheesecake with Limoncello Ice Cream.

Erin Boag Ballroom Workshops

On Sunday 12th November Erin Boag will be joining us to provide an afternoon of Ballroom dance workshops.

There will be four workshops, one for each dance, starting from 2pm until 6pm. You can book each workshop for £20pp, or to book for more than one we offer discounted options.

HOWEVER as a special early-bird offer you can book all four for £60 up until Sunday 17th September.

Please note all workshops are already at least 33% booked (with Waltz 50% booked). Erin will be sharing to her own students and social media channels on Monday, so this is likely your last chance to book in.

Upcoming

Dance Workshops

• Sunday 24th September – Sally-Ann Cha Cha

Social Events

• Every Monday – Weekly Tea Dance

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News and Notices

Instagram…probably nothing

We were teasing something earlier this week, but if you’ve read the ‘News’ summary you already know more details!

That’s right, Erin Boag will be coming to Learn To Dance on Sunday 12th November to provide some fun and informative Ballroom workshops.

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Salsa Course

Our next One Dance Course will be Salsa, starting from Monday 11th September and is available to book now.

Places cost £50pp and the course runs in 6 week blocks, extended if there is enough demand.

Sally-Ann Cha Cha Sequence & Social

Our next Sequence & Social workshop will be the Sally-Ann Cha Cha on Sunday 24th September.

Normally we spend 30-45mins teaching that month’s sequence dance, and then the rest of the session is dedicated to Ballroom, Latin & Sequence practice.

Halloween Social

Friday 27th October will be our Halloween Social. Dressing up is not compulsory, but greatly appreciated.

The social will run from 7.30pm-10pm and costs £8pp.

Winter Dinner & Dance

Come along for a winter dinner and dance at our Cherry Orchard Studio. Bubbly reception, a two course meal, followed by dancing.

£37.50 per person, deadline for booking 27th October.

You can choose from Roast Beef Sirloin, Supreme of Salt Cod or a Vegetarian Garden Pie for your main. Dessert will be a Raspberry Cheesecake with Limoncello Ice Cream.

Erin Boag Ballroom Workshops

Before we officially announce this on the website we wanted to give those of you who follow our weekly emails a chance to book before the rush!

On Sunday 12th November Erin Boag will be joining us to provide an afternoon of Ballroom dance workshops.

There will be four workshops, one for each dance, starting from 2pm until 6pm. You can book each workshop for £20pp, or to book for more than one we offer discounted options.

HOWEVER as a special early-bird offer you can book all four for £60 up until Sunday 17th September.

Upcoming

Dance Workshops

• Mon 11th September – start of Salsa Course
• Sunday 24th September – Sally-Ann Cha Cha

Social Events

• Every Monday – Weekly Tea Dance

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